Washington: Mobile apps are changing the way brands connect with consumers and have the potential to boost a company’s bottom line. According to a new Iowa State University study, there is a direct link between app use and purchase activity – the more engaging the app, the more customers will spend.

Cash is a powerful word – it denotes purchase power and success. Having cash in the bank has its perks, as businesses can use it easily and instantly, unlike value that is tied up in shares or machinery.

Gainesville: Asian guava orchards can bring nine times the profit as mango and avocado, all staples of South Florida’s agricultural sector, a new University of Florida study shows.

New Delhi: Government has decided that all the returns of income and audit reports under section 44AB which were due for e-filing by 30th September may now be filed by 31st October.

New Delhi: 638 number of declarations have been received under the compliance window declaring undisclosed foreign assets amounting to ₹3770 crore under the Black Money and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015. These figures are subject to final reconciliation. 

Faridabad: Mediabharti Web Solutions, trusted by thousands of webmasters, businesses and individuals on the perfect management solution for hosting requirements, has announced 99% discounts on 1gb hosting web space and 25% discount on all the hosting renewals during Navratri festival (from Oct.14 to 23rd 2015). Under the offer one can get the 1 GB of web space worth ₹2849/- in just ₹29/- (including Service Tax).

Chennai: The first tranche of 888MT and 984MT of Tur Dal has arrived at Chennai Port and JNPT, Mumbai on 23rd September and 24th Septemberrespectively. It is being allocated to States as per their requests. The remaining consignment of 5000MT of Tur, already ordered for the import, will also be received soon at these two ports. 

New Delhi: Income Tax Department has clarified that circulation of Fake order dated Sep.26 for extension of due date for filing of Audit report and return of Income for Assessment Year 2015-16 is fraudulent. The Government has not extended the due date for filing of returns and audit report due by 30th September. Tax payers and practitioners are advised not to give any credence to the fraudulent order. (Read in Hindi: रिटर्न और लेखा परीक्षा रिपोर्ट दाखिल करने की अंतिम तिथि में बदलाव नहीं)

New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a roundtable meeting with top American CEOs from the financial sector. (Read in Hindi: पीएम मोदी ने अमेरिकी कंपनियों के मुख्‍य कार्यकारी अधिकारियों संग की मैराथन बैठकें)

New Delhi: MMTC appraised that 2500 MT of the imported Tur will arrive in three tranches at Chennai Port and similar quantity of around 2500 MT of Tur will arrive at JNPT in four tranches beginning from 23rd September. (Read in Hindi: आयातित दालों की खेप 23 सितंबर से शुरू)